July 5-6: Round 1 at Kettle Brook (Par 72 - 6,912 yards) and Round 2 at Wachusett CC (Par 72 - 6,587 yards). Results 81-80 = 161; T33 out of 90.
My Mom came to watch Round 1 at Kettle and she rode in the golf cart with me! The first time we have done this since most tournaments rules are too strict for spectators in carts. This tournament is fan friendly and families are often seen watching, a unique characteristic that is my favorite part and makes it a regular on my schedule. I was a bit fatigued after the July 4th holiday and nervous with my Mom closely watching. I got off to a very slow start with bogeys on 4 of my first 5 holes. Later, I turned it around with a solid middle round to shoot 81 in difficult conditions (30 mph winds!). No one broke par and only a handful broke 75.
On Day 2, I played well coming out par, par, par, birdie. On the 5th hole I made a quad (9), then went par, par, bogey, par, birdie, par, birdie...before struggling in for an 80. It was still windy conditions, but calmer than Day 1.
Putting together a flawless 18 is very rare, birdies are needed and avoiding doubles or higher is critical. Another good tournament. Well run. Solid course conditions and competition. Congrats to the winner. And a big thanks to my Mom's support.
Cheers,
K
1st Place - M. Leger 73-73 146
2nd Place - R. Riley 76-72 148
3rd Place - F. Vana 73-76 149
